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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1929, Page 4

The Red Cross lecture will take plate to-iuorrow evening at 8 o’clock cC the tiospi.al Board rooms.

in the course of judging the chiidden’s work at the Winter Show.yesterday Mr E. Paitridge expressed his pleasure at the excellence of the freehand drawing and in one class, 14 ..ears and under marked his appreciation by donating two special prizes, in addition to the three winners.

The mis cooking demonstration was conducted at the q-o.diers’ Hall yesterday alheriicon .by Mrs Heinz in the presence of a fair attendance. A useful menu was prepared and particulars of all recipes supplied, with general instructions as to the use and regulation of the gas supply. The proceedings were followed with much interest. Afternoon tea'was served, the eatables having been cooked by gas. Th next demonstration will be on l ue.sday. June 11th., at the usual place and hour, when another homely menu will he prepared ior the instruction of those attending. The series promises to be very successful this .ear.

A deputation from the KokatahiFvoiterangi Branch of the Farmers’ .jnion waited upon Mr Jas O Bricn, M.P., at the Kotatuhi Flail yesterday, with a request that representations ho made to the Health and louiists Departments to consider the construction of a track to the Toaroha Hot .Springs. The deputation comprised Messrs T. O’Neill (Provincial VicePresident Farmers’ Union), J. McCormick, I). Weir. M. allace. A. and A. Mehar'ry, P. bleslin, J. A. MeCaiium IV. Clayton, J. Myall and B. Ward. Mr O’Neill stated that about twenty years ago some L3OO had been spent on the springs. The water had been submitted to an analysis and had been found to be exceptionally good for rheumatism. The hath house had been built, and they now wanted a building constructed, and a track made to it, as everything lmcl now fallen into disrepair. The cost was approximately £560. The springs were about 24 miles from Hokitika and about eight miles from the end of the Kokatahi Road. Other speakers endorsed the request, and Mr O’Brien promised to bring the matter before the Departments concerned.

Just arrived:—A consignment <>< 200 cases of.choice apples, consisting of Delicious, Cox’s Orange. Monroes Northern Shy, Johnathans, Dunn’s Seedlings a**d other varieties, with instructions to sell at the lowest market price. Paterson Michel and Co Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

Itoss’s Sports Depot have heen successful in obtaining the Westland agency of W. S. Clayton and Co. As this is one of the largest sporting houses in the Dominion, sportsmen in all branches of sport- may he assured of the host of service.— Advt.

Avoid coughs and colds this winter—- “ Xa/.0l ” is a sure, safe preventive. Equally good for young or old. HO doses for Is fid.— Advt.

tmlny afternoon mid ivill take over the Wahme’s limning in vhe lorry service from Thursday night.

To-night’s the night ! Come one, come all to the .Soldiers’ Hall where the Excelsior Cluh’s henelit dance will lie in full swing. Go d floor, good supper and lirst-rjass music. I'irst dance timed lor 8.30 o’clock. Popular prices, gents 2s 6:1 and lad.es Is till.— A<l v t.

In connection with the Sports meeting at Mahinapna on Saturday, Uio new road linking Inike Mahinapna with Euatiinu will he passable icr motor traffic. A considerable length of road has now been metalled, and the balance will be placed in as good order as possible tor the traffic. Ibis road will become very popular with motorists v.siting Lake Mahinapna during the week ends.

.Mr E. C. Toohev, the local A.J.S. motor cycle agent, has just receive l word of the A.J.S. successes on April 26th. at Brooklands track, Eng ant. ! die oil miles Srateh Race 500 c.e. class, they secured first, the average speed being 99.14 miles per hour. In th Solo Handicap, Unlimited Class, a 2j{ h.p. A.J.S. secured first place, the average speed being 84.86 miles per hour. In other races they also secured two seconds and one third, the fastest lap being done on a 2if h.p. A.J.S. at a speed of 102.06 miles per horn. .Mr E. C. Tooliey will be glad to sup

full particulars and prices of tlies well known and popular machines.

Don’t fail to see the special display of lovely evening frocks in McKay’s window's and showrooms. Twenty-five oif the latets creations in colour and design. The prices range from 29s 6d upwards.—M cKay’s, The Leading Draper’s.—Advt.

Just landed p further shipment ot lino mats, 14 x 27, A shades, Is; 18 x 86 3 shades, Is Od; 18 x 36, glazed, 3 shades, 2s (id; 27 x 54, oval bedroom patterns, 4s 6d ; also avool flake down quilts, sateen panels, 29s 6d; satin panels, 37s 6d. These goods are well worth inspection at Paterson’s, ’devell Street —Advt.

Snow on the hills !—Men’s, ladies’ and children’s cardigans and pullovers at McKay’s. Great value for thi money ; see them at McKay s. Adi t.